The annual gala dinner hosted by the Italian Educational and Cultural Center of Jersey City. Honorees this year are: Eileen L. Poiani, Saint Peter's University, Rocky Aversa, Master Plumber, John Reicht, Real Estate Broker. Music by: Reeds, Rhythm and All That Brass. RSVP by February 3, 2003, $115 (all inclusive)

Casa Colombo's annual Carnevale Italiano fundraiser will be honoring Bishop Nicholas Di Marzio, Carol Mori, and Anthony Catania. Tickets are $110 for adults and $25 for children. RSVP to Gina Verdibello by February 18th. phone: 973-4324991 email: ginaverdibello@gmail.com